LILLEHAMMER – the Christmas Town Lillehammer has the authentic Christmas atmosphere with its clean and white snow, the variety of Christmas activities and the beautiful Christmas decorated city.
Christmas Program Lillehammer 2015: The Lillehammer region have plenty of activities to offer everyday during Christmas. Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway in combination with other experiences. Alpine skiing is fun and play, speed and excitement. In the Lillehammer-region you will find an excellent choice of Alpine Centres and a great range of activities suitable for all ages, the youngest, the middle and the oldest. The whole family can enjoy and relax together. The slopes and kids areas are facilitated for all age groups. Experience the beautiful nature in the mountains surrounding Lillehammer. The Lillehammer region is a true cross-country skier ’s paradise. 2000 km of trails may strike you as unbelievable, but we can guarantee that the area offers the absolute best of what you can expect from a skiing destination
23.December: 11.00-13.00:Visit the outdoor museum Maihaugen and experience real Christmas mood around 1930s-1950s. Several shops and houses will be open. 13.00: Join the old tradition where we put porridge out for the “nisse” who hides in the barn. Meet at the town square at Maihaugen. 14:00 . Enjoy Christmas porridge at the historical building Kirkestuen. Tickets can be bought in Maihaugen’s guest centre. The tickets also include Maihaugen’s program on 24.12. Prices: Adult NOK 150/Children 6-15 years: NOK 85,Family: 2 adults and own children NOK 350,Porridge and juice: NOK 125 per person
Lillehammer centre with small wooden houses is a perfect frame of the true Christmas spirit. The pedestrian street and surroundings are Christmas decorated. In the main street you can experience horse sledge ride free of charge 14.00-17.00 and you will meet the Santa family. Dog sledding activity in the beautiful mountain, Sjusjøen. You will get served hot drinks and make your own pastry on the fire after your dog sledding experience. Booking: ida@sjusjoenhuskytours.no
Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
24.December: Tobogganingin the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 11-16 14.00-14.30: Visit Maihaugen and check out if the “nisse” has eaten his porridge. Maybe we can see some tracks of him? Tickets: Joint tickets for 23. and 24.12. must be bought 23.12. at Maihaugen’s guest centre. Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway Christmas dinner at Lillehammer Hotel Booking: +47 612 86 033/612 86 026 mail: hovmester.lillehammer@radissonblu.com
25.December Tobogganing in the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer ’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: www.olympiaparken.no Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
26.December: Tobogganing in the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer ’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 11-16 Dog sledding activity in the beautiful mountain, Sjusjøen. You will get served hot drinks and make your own pastry on the fire after your dog sledding experience. Booking: ida@sjusjoenhuskytours.no
Bob rafting in Lillehammer Olympic Bob and Luge-track. Get a real adrenaline kick with the speed up to 100 km/hr. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 12.00-17.00 Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
27.December: 14.00-15.00: Maihaugen - Silent night – a walk through Norwegian Christmas traditions The traditional dressed-up “Yule-goat” leads us around as we visit farms and homes from the 18 th, 19 th and 20 th century. People in the historical houses will invite you in to see and hear more about old Christmas traditions. Suitable for adults and children from 7 years. Meet at Garmo Stave church at Maihaugen, Tickets: NOK 200/100 per person. Buy tickets here: Information and tickets: www.maihaugen.no/silentnight Tobogganing in the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer ’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 11-16
Bob rafting in Lillehammer Olympic Bob and Luge-track. Get a real adrenaline kick with the speed up to 100 km/hr. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 12.00-17.00 Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
28.December: Bob rafting in Lillehammer Olympic Bob and Luge-track. Get a real adrenaline kick with the speed up to 100 km/hr. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: www.olympiaparken.no Dog sledding activity in the beautiful mountain, Sjusjøen. You will get served hot drinks and make your own pastry on the fire after your dog sledding experience. Booking: 94 84 62 70 ida@sjusjoenhuskytours.no Tobogganing in the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer ’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 11-16 Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
29.December: 14.00-15.00: Maihaugen- Silent night – a wake through Norwegian Christmas traditions The traditional dressed-up “Yule-goat” leads us around as we visit farms and homes from the 18 th, 19 th and 20 th century. People in the historical houses will invite you in to see and hear more about old Christmas traditions. Suitable for adults and children from 7 years. Meet at Garmo Stave church at Maihaugen, Tickets: NOK 200/100 per person. Buy tickets here: www.maihaugen.no/silentnight Bob rafting in Lillehammer Olympic Bob and Luge-track. Get a real adrenaline kick with the speed up to 100 km/hr. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: www.olympiaparken.no Tobogganing in the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer ’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 11-16 Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
30.December: Lillehammer centre with small wooden houses is a perfect frame of the true Christmas spirit. In the main street you can experience horse sledge ride free of charge 12.00-15.00. Bob rafting in Lillehammer Olympic Bob and Luge-track. Get a real adrenaline kick with the speed up to 100 km/hr. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: www.olympiaparken.no Tobogganing in the Olympic Park - Tobogganing is not an Olympic discipline, but it has still become one of Lillehammer ’s most popular winter activities. A tow-bar on the ski lift pulls you and the sled up the hill while you are sitting on the sled. Once at the top, a spectacular ride down a professionally prepped track awaits you. The sleds have brakes so you can regulate the speed yourself. Booking: +47 61 05 42 00 post@olympiaparken.no Opening hours: 11-16 Dog sledding activity in the beautiful mountain, Sjusjøen. You will get served hot drinks and make your own pastry on the fire after your dog sledding experience. Booking: 94 84 62 70 ida@sjusjoenhuskytours.no Enjoy Skiing - alpine or cross country in some of the best tracks in Norway
Prices: • Maihaugen experience 23.December NOK 295,- per person including Christmas porridge and lemonade • Maihaugen experience 24.December NOK 100,- per person • Christmas dinner at Lillehammer Hotel - Booking: +47 612 86 000 NOK 495,- adults (from age 13) NOK 250,- Children ( age 6-12) NOK 0,- Children (age 0-5) • Tobogganing Lillehammer Olympic Park: NOK 180,- per hour per person, Family (2 adults + 2 children) NOK 540,• Alpine skiing: Adults from NOK 395,- Children from NOK 320,• Dog sledding Sjusjøen Husky Tours Adults NOK 600,- Children 7-14 years NOK 300,Children 0-7 years free Price includes instructor, hot drink and baking of pastry on bonfire. • Maihaugen experience – Silent Night 27. and 29. December NOK 250 per person per night • Bob rafting Lillehammer Olympic Park Adults NOK 250,- Children NOK 175,- (Age limit 12 years old)
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